Oct 2, 2018 09:04
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Children\'s nickname for dentists
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Is there a word or phrase in English used as a general nickname for dentists by children or by parents when preparing their children for a visit to the dentist? Used in the positive context, not to scare children. :)
For example the sentence would go something like - When asked what's important for having healthy teeth, all children said as one: "Going to ???"
The only thing I can think of is something like Mr Dentist, but I'm don't know if people generally use that in this context.
For example the sentence would go something like - When asked what's important for having healthy teeth, all children said as one: "Going to ???"
The only thing I can think of is something like Mr Dentist, but I'm don't know if people generally use that in this context.
Responses
3 +10 | tooth doctor | DannyWiering |
3 +1 | The tooth fairy’s boss | Yorkshireman |
4 -1 | Pediatric Dentist | Şervan Aren |
3 | the tooth man | AllegroTrans |
3 | The toothy-peg fixer | B D Finch |
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tooth doctor
A tooth doctor is something they might use, although admittedly I'd say it's quite a general term.
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Agneta Pallinder
: I think this would be perfectly OK.
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Edith Kelly
55 mins
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Sarah Leonard
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Arabic & More
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Sheila Wilson
4 hrs
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Tina Vonhof (X)
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Yvonne Gallagher
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Andrea Shah
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GILLES MEUNIER
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acetran
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Comment: "Thanks a lot everyone!"
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The tooth fairy’s boss
Could be a possibility
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Note added at 15 mins (2018-10-02 09:20:52 GMT)
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When I was a child, my parents always said we have to go to Dr Cromack, who was our local dentist. There weren't really any nicknames, or perhaps, better, " nicenames" to take the apprehension or terror out of the prospect.
I suppose it also all depends on the age of the child.
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Note added at 20 mins (2018-10-02 09:25:35 GMT)
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Alternatives that may sound a little friendlier - The tooth fairy’s dad, The tooth fairy’s uncle. For lady dentists The tooth fairy’s mum, The tooth fairy’s sister, or similar
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When I was a child, my parents always said we have to go to Dr Cromack, who was our local dentist. There weren't really any nicknames, or perhaps, better, " nicenames" to take the apprehension or terror out of the prospect.
I suppose it also all depends on the age of the child.
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Note added at 20 mins (2018-10-02 09:25:35 GMT)
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Alternatives that may sound a little friendlier - The tooth fairy’s dad, The tooth fairy’s uncle. For lady dentists The tooth fairy’s mum, The tooth fairy’s sister, or similar
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Pediatric Dentist
It might be an option if you would like to choose something formal.
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AllegroTrans
: Asker wanted a child's nickname for a dentist. I very much doubt whether a child would use this term.
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Tina Vonhof (X)
: It's the name of the profession but a child would not use this term.
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the tooth man
Just another suggestion. I think it all depends on the child's age.
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OK OK OK
Before I get shot down. The child could also say "tooth lady"
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OK OK OK
Before I get shot down. The child could also say "tooth lady"
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The toothy-peg fixer
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/toothy-...
toothy-peg in British. (ˈtuːθɪˌpɛɡ) baby talk. a word for tooth used in speaking to young children.
I just invented "toothy-peg fixer", but think it would work. I admit to calling my dog and telling him "it's toothy-peg time" when I want to brush his teeth. (He's very good about it and even wags his tail before sitting down to have his teeth brushed, so I can offer that as proof that the expression works.)
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Note added at 1 day 2 hrs (2018-10-03 11:37:53 GMT)
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www.benhill-dental-practice.co.uk › Treatments › Preventative Dentistry
Our Hygienist, Debbie, also sees children as private patients and runs the Toothy Pegs Club, which helps to educate children about good dental hygiene.
www.toothypegs.org.uk/toothypegs-club/
ToothyPegs Club offers a fun & professional Dental education Puppet Show in ... child (under 2's free) with the ToothyPeg family at our NHS Dental Practice in ...
toothy-peg in British. (ˈtuːθɪˌpɛɡ) baby talk. a word for tooth used in speaking to young children.
I just invented "toothy-peg fixer", but think it would work. I admit to calling my dog and telling him "it's toothy-peg time" when I want to brush his teeth. (He's very good about it and even wags his tail before sitting down to have his teeth brushed, so I can offer that as proof that the expression works.)
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Note added at 1 day 2 hrs (2018-10-03 11:37:53 GMT)
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www.benhill-dental-practice.co.uk › Treatments › Preventative Dentistry
Our Hygienist, Debbie, also sees children as private patients and runs the Toothy Pegs Club, which helps to educate children about good dental hygiene.
www.toothypegs.org.uk/toothypegs-club/
ToothyPegs Club offers a fun & professional Dental education Puppet Show in ... child (under 2's free) with the ToothyPeg family at our NHS Dental Practice in ...
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Yorkshireman
: As kids, we called teeth "Tushy-pegs"?
Why? Common usage for teeth in the UK - must be something obscure from our former colonies - hundreds of teeth-related entries on the web.
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That could definitely be misunderstood!//And thousands of porn-related entries too
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Discussion
So I was wondering if there was something like that in English. Tooth doctor might work though.